Presidential Prospects and Political Deadlock in 1860
The article surveys the 1860 presidential race with Lincoln as the likely main contender and four officially nominated candidates across parties. It discusses electoral strategy, potential state outcomes, House and Senate roles if no winner emerges, and possible vice presidential picks amid party divisions. It also notes a religious sermon by Mr. Potter and upcoming school examinations.
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Lincoln
Sar
Becsmen
Houston
Tex
Resacans
Zeppersd
Douglas
Charleston Platform Split Nominates Breckinridge Separatists
A seceders convention nominated John Breckinridge for president and Jo Lane for vice president while adopting the Charleston majority platform unchanged. The gathering recorded 101 presidential votes and highlighted a stance on territorial domestic relations under Supreme Court guidance. A Cherokee Cavalry unit paraded locally with Captain W W Rich leading, and a new medical book by W A Allcott was noted along with Augusta’s upcoming The Democrat newspaper launch.
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Vention
Charleston
Gipcinnati
Supreme Court of the United States
Seceders
John ©. Breckinridge
Jo. Lane
Oregon
Presidential Candidates Speeches and College Address Notice
The paper publishes the speeches of Douglas Breckinridge and Herschel V Johnson accepting nominations for President and Vice President. Congress adjourned on Monday 25th July and the Senate met next day for executive business. A Cherokee Baptist College address by Rev. W Howard to Alpha Pi Delta and H H Societies is rescheduled to 3 PM on the 11th.
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Messrs. Douglas and
Breckinridge
Herschel V. Johnson
Congress
Senate
Cherokee Baptist College
W. Howard
Alpha Pi Delta
Acceptance of Gov Johnson at National Hotel Washington
Delegates from the National Democratic Convention inform Gov H V Johnson of his nomination at the National Hotel Washington on Monday night May 26. He accepts the nomination endorses the platform and asserts the South will sustain its principles and that non intervention is necessary to preserve the Union. The report also notes Mr Corwin’s introduction as an Ohioan and a mysterious exchange with John Ball.
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W. W. Rich
Jigve
Tras
Thomas Cornsin
New York
Corwin
John
Ball
A. Fitzpatrick
Baltimore
Georgia
Alabama
National Democratic Party
Charleston
Congress
Cotton States
South
Richmond
Louisiana
United States
Democratic Party
Douglas
Beyer
South United
Cha’ston
Territories
United Sta
Franklin Pierce
James Buckgnan
Aaa
Trine
Rail‘road
Great Western Band
Henry Clay
Mr. Webster
Cass
Friends of the Union
North
Whig Party
Federal Union
Lonthoses I
Breckinridreshington
Charleston Mercury
Augustin
Ded
Saul
Uniinridge
Seren Ackinridge
Guba
Pacific Railroad
San Franisco
Washington
Philadelphia
Isthmus
Steamherreat
Stooks
N. Y
Democratic Non Intervention Split Shapes 1860 Convention
The document recounts A Deveras and Georgia politics surrounding the Charleston Baltimore conventions. It details opposition to Congressional intervention on slavery in the territories and the push to preserve the Democratic Party unity amid secessionist threats. It notes Douglas supporters and New York letters urging party cohesion to save the Union.
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Nom- Tadge Douglas
Wasuixerox
Democratic Party
Congress
Charleston
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Polarized Nominating Field Among Civil War Era Figures
The piece catalogs four party nominees led by Bell and Lincoln with Douglas and Breckinridge, critiquing editorial stances toward emancipation and popular sovereignty. It questions Bell’s alignment and highlights regional splits among supporters in Ohio and Indiana.
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Bells
Everett
Constitutionals
Chronicle & Sentinel
Gen. Houston
Trsas
John Bell
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen Arnold Douglas
J. Gat
Zeeckinridge
John C. Breckinridge
Creel Bellman
Kentucky
Buchanan
Free States
Ohio
Indiana
Congress
Douglas
Dred Scott
Vast Democratic gathering endorses Baltimore convention
A large crowd in W met Monday night to endorse the Baltimore Democratic Convention and its ticket. Delegates praised the National Democracy, while urging unity and non intervention on slavery, with leaders like James Gardner and Hoxon named among organizers.
Cavalry Parade Requisition and Cassville Auction Notices
Cavalry forces ordered to meet at Mr Banton's Livery Stable on Thursday July 5 at 4 PM for a parade by Capt W W Rich. Cass sheriff announces August auctions at the courthouse door Cassville, listing multiple lots and parcels to satisfy two fi fas from Cass courts and other judgments, including properties in Cart and Cartersville.
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Cass
Cassville
H. Ligen
Cass Inferior Court
Lemne G. Brown
Cass Superior Court
Cart
Trenmire F
Puff
Ola
The
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M. D
Chestnut Street
Augusta
Tue Democrat
Kennickell, Taylor, Divine & Co
James M. Smith
Mr. S
Asoraen
Sauvet Paten
Rome Courier
Mons. Wells
Nabeulloia Falls
A. Deveras
Wm. A. Richardson
Wasumetoy
Dean Richmond
N. York
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New Orleans Picayune
Vera Cruz
Chiapas
Mexico
Guatemala
Carreras
Arraiz
Hoxox
Washington City
Mr. Benning
Goulden
Mil
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James Gardner
H. V. Johnson
S. C. Candler
A. H. Chappel
A. R. Wright
Hiram Warner
Hi. P. Farrow
James E. Seward
R. McMillen
W. B.goulden
J.-P. Simmons
Richard Lwhitely
TRI' Oe
B. ¥. Martin
J. Thomas
S. W. Burney
L. A. Ne
Atlanta
Jacaeosy
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My. Dhama
Ramroavs
Yads
Gomple
Vuanta
Suultz’s Hill
Hamburg
Chronicle & Senntinel
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Barnsley
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